The Triumph Tracker 400 and Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 are two distinct takes on a modern-day roadster. The Tracker, as its name suggests, draws inspiration from flat trackers, with styling elements that reflect that influence. The Guerrilla 450 also has its own unique identity, with its sculpted fuel tank and fat tyres. Here’s how the two compare on paper.
Triumph Tracker 400 vs Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450: engine and output
The Royal Enfield makes marginally more power and torque
The Tracker 400 features the ‘new’ 349cc single that powers the 400 models in its most powerful state of tune. The resulting peak power of 40hp is identical to that of the Guerrilla 450, but the latter holds a decent torque advantage. More importantly, the Guerrilla delivers its peak power and torque lower in the rev range, which should translate into easier everyday riding and stronger mid-range grunt. Both bikes get 6-speed gearboxes and slip-and-assist clutches as standard.
Triumph Tracker 400 vs Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450: weight and dimensions
The Triumph is lighter and more compact
The Tracker is lighter than the Guerrilla by 4kg, and since their power output is identical, there’s only a marginal advantage in power-to-weight ratio at 221hp per tonne versus 216hp per tonne. However, the Guerrilla's superior torque output should more than make up for this difference in real-world riding. The Guerrilla offers the more accessible seat height and also better ground clearance, but the Tracker gets a larger fuel tank, which should translate to a longer range between fuel stops.
Triumph Tracker 400 vs Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450: suspension, brakes, and tyres
The Triumph gets a USD fork while the Royal Enfield uses a conventional telescopic unit
The Tracker gets more sophisticated suspension hardware with a USD fork up front, while the Guerrilla 450 uses a conventional telescopic fork. However, both bikes employ a monoshock at the rear. While front wheel travel is identical at 140mm, the Guerrilla provides an additional 20mm for a total of 150mm of rear travel.
While both bikes use 17-inch wheels at both ends, the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 has the widest tyres on an India-made motorcycle, which also contribute to its unique stance and visual appeal.
Triumph Tracker 400 vs Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450: price
The Tracker 400 is available only in a single variant
The Triumph Tracker 400 is priced at Rs 2.46 lakh, which undercuts the base Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 variant by just Rs 3,000. While the Triumph is only available in a single variant, the Guerrilla 450 was recently introduced in an Apex variant that features revised ergonomics and more road-biased tyres.
On paper, the two motorcycles are quite similarly matched in terms of performance and hardware, with even their price points fairly comparable. That said, the two have rather different engine characteristics, so only real-world riding and personal preference can ultimately determine which one makes more sense for you.
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Stephen Raj Antony
